Honorees will be celebrated during the Scottsdale Charros 31st annual Outstanding Students and Educators Awards Banquet on Friday, April 28, 2017. The awards banquet will be held at the new Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley.

The event’s keynote speaker is Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s official state historian. Also speaking during the event are Dr. A. Denise Birdwell, Scottsdale Unified superintendent and Grand Canyon University students.

“The education process can, at times, be tedious, overwhelming and challenging. The very dynamic of the journey can present hurdles that seem too high and unattainable,” said Charros Education Chair Rick Carpinelli. “The entire populous of SUSD proves daily, weekly and annually that with set goals, focused efforts and teamwork all hurdles are manageable. It is always a pleasure to celebrate the greatness of SUSD. ”

During the awards banquet, the following outstanding educators and students will be honored.